Asia Cup 2023 | SL vs AFG Head-To-Head Record

image-lm4lhz69Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have faced off against each other in 10 ODIs [X.com]

Asian giants Sri Lanka have constantly been threatened by new kids on the block in Afghanistan lately, which has brewed a new-age rivalry between these two proud nations. 

Both teams will lock horns in match 6 of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, which is being co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The aforementioned group B encounter will take place at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. 

With a win under their belt, Sri Lanka will look to carry forward their momentum and ensure a top-place finish in the group.

Afghanistan faces an uphill task of not only defeating the defending champions but beating their opponents by a handsome margin to edge ahead of Bangladesh in net run-rate, who have already played both their matches. 

SL vs AFG Head-to-Head ODI record in Asia Cup

Nothing much separates the two sides in the Asia Cup (ODI) format, where they have clashed twice, and each side have ended up tasting victory once apiece. The first time these teams locked horns in the Asia Cup was in 2014 when Sri Lanka came out on top, and the second time was in 2018 when Afghanistan prevailed. 

Matches
Sri Lanka
Afghanistan
211

SL vs AFG Head-to-Head ODI record (overall)

In 10 ODIs between 2014 and 2023, Sri Lanka holds an overwhelming record, winning six, while Afghanistan have won three, and one ended in a no-result. However, having beaten Sri Lanka as recently as June 2023, Afghanistan will look to find inspiration and make their stay in Asia Cup 2023 alive. 

Matches
Sri Lanka
Afghanistan
1063

SL vs AFG Head-to-Head ODI record in Pakistan

Both teams are yet to play each other in Pakistan, having mostly gone face-to-face in Sri Lanka. While Sri Lanka have a vast experience of playing in Pakistan, this will only be the second time that Afghanistan takes the field in their neighbouring country,